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THOMAS K. HINSHILLWVOOD, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR OFONE-HALF TO HERMANN POPP, OF SAME PLACE.

TYPE-CASTING MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 481,760, dated August30, 1892.

Application filed November 21, 1891. Serial No. 412,658. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, THOMAS K. HINSHILL- WOOD, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing in the city and county of Philadelphia, State ofPennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Type CastingMachines, which improvement is fully set forth in the followingspecification and accompanying drawings.

to My invention relates to improvements in type-casting machines; and itconsists, first, of mechanism, as hereinafter described, for regulatingthe size of the type-recess in the mold, and thereby determining theWidth of the type [5 that is being cast.

It further consists of novel mechanism for removing the type from themold.

It further consists of means for trimming or rubbing off the shoulderson the face end of the type.

It further consists of the combination of parts hereinafter described.

Figure 1 represents a partial side and partial sectional view of atypecasting machine embodying my invention. Fig. 2 represents a top orplan view of the machine shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 represents an end viewof the machine, part of the frame being broken away. Fig. 4 represents avertical section on line y 0 y, Fig. 2. Fig. 5 represents a verticalsection on line .2 :2, Fig. 2. Figs. 6, 7, and 8 represent perspectiveviews of detail. portions of the machine. Fig. 9 represents aperspective view of the matrix-holder and operating-car- 5 rier. Fig. 10represents a plan view of the pusher with end of operating-bar and theconnectingblock. Fig. 11 represents a vertical longitudinal section ofthe matrix-holder and carriage. Fig. 12 is a perspective view of adetail portion of the machine.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the severalfiigures.

Referring to the drawings, A designates the frame of a type-castingmachine, consisting of a base portion B and a bed 0, the latter havingsupporting plates or uprights D, which are firmly secured to the base Bby the screw-bolts E. A driving-shaft F is mounted in the standards G,secured on the said base B, and has thereon the belt-pulley H and thehand-Wheel J for rotating the same.

K designates a fire-pot or reservoir for molten metal, secured on thesliding bed L,which latter is movable in the ways M to and from the bed0 of the frame A.

Pivoted to the top wall of the reservoir K is a lever N for operatingthe plunger P of the reservoir. The outer end of the said lever N isprovided with a roller Q, which is engaged by a cam R on thedriving-shaft F, so as to lower the said lever, and thereby lower theplunger and force a supply of molten material through the nozzle S ofthe reservoir.

The contents of the reservoir are heated by any suitable means but asthe parts of the reservoir and the mechanism for operating the same areold and well known and are not claimed per se the same are not furtherdescribed herein.

T designates a mold adapted to be attached to the bed 0 of the frame andheld firmly therein. The mold T is composed of the bodysections U and U,which are separated, so as to form between them a space V, in which thebody of the type is cast, and the lower sections l/V IV, having theintervening and connecting side pieces X X, between which operates therising-and-falling sliding body piece Y of the mold, which is alsoadapted to enter the space V, rising so as to be flush with So the topof the sections U and U, for a purpose hereinafter explained.

To raise the sliding piece Y, alever Z is employed, the same having anaxis K which is journaled in a standard A on the base B and has one ofits ends provided with an adjustable stud 13', adapted to contact withand be lowered by acam C on the driving-shaft F. The other end of saidlever has an adjustable stud or cushion D, adapted to contact 0 with andraise the said sliding piece. A spring E, secured to the sliding piece Yand the base B, normally lowers the said piece, keepingit in contactwith said stud D, which consists of an elastic head and a screw-stem,the latter being inserted in said lever Z. To adjust the position of theend of the lever which is in contact with the sliding piece Y, andthereby regulate the descent of the latter, and consequently the depthof the recess V, and thereby the size of the body of the type, anadjustable stop is provided, the

same consisting of a bolt F, vertically movable in a hollow block G andhaving a protecting stud H on its side, which works in a slot J of thesaid block. In one side of the block G is a recess forming a shoulder K,between which and the projecting end of the stud H a metallic strip orpiece L of the size of the font of type to be cast is placed, thuslowering the bolt F, so as to properly regulate its position, andthereby that of the lever Z and the body-piece Y, when the type is beingcast. A screw M in an openingin the side of the block G has its innerend hearing against the bolt F to clamp the same in place, and a springN in the block serves to keep the bolt raised therein.

P designates a horizontally-sliding piece or arm located above the bed 0and provided with a depending block Q, movable on the body-sections U Uof the mold and adapted to cover the recess V thereof while the moltenmetal enters the same from the reservoir K.

In the front end of the arm P is secured a block Q which extends belowthe front end of the arm P, so as to form a shoulder at P to receive atype when the latter is raised to the top of the mold. A'top plate Rsecured to the arm P, covers the opening through which the block Q isinserted.

To adjust the block Q", which is movable vertically in said arm P, thelatter is provided with a longitudinal groove R, in which a clamping-armS is movable, said arm having an inclined or beveled under face S on itsfront end, adapted to contact with and bear on an inclined top portion Pof the block Q. The spring T, connected with the under side of the arm Pand bearing against a recessed portion of the under side of the blockQ", keeps the latter in place. To operate the arm S, the same isprovided with a projecting screw-bolt V, passing through a slot X in theside of the arm P and provided with a head adapted when rotated to bindagainst the outer face of said arm P, and thereby hold the arm S inplace in said arm P. The arm P is mounted on a stud Y, projectinghorizontally from a block Z, so as to rotate thereon, and the block Z ismounted on a vertical pin A of a sliding arm B which is horizontallymovable in the ways 0 on the bed 0. To the side of the block Z ispivotally secured a spring D which is adapted to bear against a pin E onthe arm B and when in engagement therewith prevents the turning of theblock Z on the pin A thereby keeping the arm P in line during itsreciprocating movements, but permitting when it is released by raisingit above the top of the pin E by means of the knob or handle D on thesaid spring the turning of the block Z on the pin A and thereby theremoving of the arm P from over the parts U and U of the mold, so thatthe said arm P may be rotated on the stud Y, whereby all parts thereofmay be readily accessible for cleansing or other purposes. The openingin the block Z through which the pin A is passed is elongated inhorizontal section, so that the block can be adjusted laterally relativeto the arm B The block is secured in place, when so adjusted, by meansof a plate Q which is secured on said block and which has an opening inwhich the pin A snugly fits and the slots R for the insertion of thefasteningscrews S A spiral spring S on the pin A bearing against theplate Q and a nut Qon said pin holds the block in close contact with anut Q on the pin.

To operate the arm 13, and thereby the arm P, in a horizontal direction,the said arm 13 is provided with a depending lug F movable in a slot Fin the bed 0, and to which is attached a pivoted block G adapted to fitand move in a recessed portion H of a lever J. The said lever is pivotedat its lower end to the frame A of the machine and has an adjustable pinK projecting from one side and having a roller thereon in contact with acam L on the driving-shaft F, so that the rotation of said shaft withthe said cam moves the said lever, and thereby the said arms B and P, inone direction. To return the leverJ and thereby the said arms B and P, alever M is pivoted to a side plate D of the frame and connected at oneend to the lever J by a rod N and at the other end by a spring P to thebase 13. Toinsnre the initial portion of the return movement, the leverM is provided with a projecting arm Q which is adapted to be engaged bythe cam L on the shaft at the end of the forward movement of the lever Jso as to operate the lever M and start the return of the said lever J Anadjustable screw M working in a socket N on the bed 0, limits the returnmovement of the arm B To insure the close contact of the blocks Q and Qwith the top of the mold, the front end of an upper attachment orportion P of the arm P is beveled, at K and the horizontal flange L of avertical attachment M of the frame is provided with an opening havingtherein a stem N carrying in its bifurcated lower end a roller P adaptedto ride on the top of the portion P and be pressed or forced against thesame by the spring R, which is attached to the flange L. Secured to theupper end of the stem is acam-leverS, adapted to raise the said rollerfrom contact with said portion P of the arm P.

To limit the forward movement of the arm P, astop consisting of a wedgeT, with a stem vertically adjustable in the flange L, is provided, saidwedge having an inclined face adapted to contact with the beveled end K.

The matrix R (which is of any usual and well-known form) for the faceportion of the type is horizontally secured in a piece or holder S bymeans of a plate U attached to a clamping-screw piece T The said piece Sis fastened to an arm U by means of a vertical dovetail connection and abinding-screw V The arm U has a projecting portion W in IIO which anadjusting-screw X operates, the same bearing against one end of thematrix R The arm U is provided with a stem or journal Y, which is fittedin a block Z movable on a dovetail rib or flange A on the bed 0, and isadjusted in position by means of the vertical screws B which work in theblock Z one being on each side of the journal Y and each having theunder face of its head bearing against the top of the arm U Aclampingscrew C in the side of the block Z binds the journal Y ofthe armU in place. To move the block Z and thereby the matrix R to and from themold, the said block is provided with a vertical depending stud Dmounted in a projecting side portion E thereof and having thereon aroller F which is engaged by a beveled or inclined portion G3 on theside of a sliding bar H The said bar is provided with hearings in thevertical plates D of the frame and in a hanger E of said frame and has adepending lug J which carries an adjustable pin K provided with a rollerat one end, which is engaged by a cam L on the drivingshaft F. A springM secured to the frame and to the arm J 3 on the bar H returns thelatter at the end of its forward movement. An adjustable screw H movablein a socket J on a plate D, limits the movement of the sliding bar onits return.

Pivoted in a block T on the bed 0 and in advance of the mold is a Hatplate T having its front edge normally raised above the top of the moldby means of a spring U located beneath the same, whereby when the typehave been advanced toward the breaker V by the block Q they are keptfrom being drawn back on the said bed on the return movement of the armP. Secured to a suitable support W on the bed 0 in advance of the plateT and to the block T are the adjustable knives or cutters X for rubbingthe shoulder or burr on the face of the type. The said support W isvertically adjustable on a stud Y on the base B, being guided on saidstud by the pins Z and clamped in place by the nuts A. On the side ofthe said support and opposite the cutters is a projecting arm, whichforms the breaker V for removing the jets B of the type as the latterare forced against the same by the movement of the arm P.

O designates a pusher consisting of aplate having its, front edge atright angles with the line of direction of travel of thetype from themold and projecting above the bed 0, on which the type are dropped afterbeing operated on by the cutters X The said pusher is connected with thesliding bar H by means of an angular depending stem l which is fitted inan opening in a block N mounted on the sliding bar H and guided in anopening in the upright portion D of the frame of the machine, so thatthe movements of the said bar are imparted to the pusher, and the typethere by advanced on the frame to the dresser D which latter is providedwith the upper and lower knives E and F respectively, the upper knivesbeing secured to an adjustable plate G movable in guides or ways on astandard H secured to a suitable part of the frame; but as the dresserper 86 forms no part of this invention, not being claimed herein, and asany dresser may be employed in connection with the other parts of themechanism herein described no further description of the same isbelieved to be necessary. A latch J 4 is pivoted to the side of thelever Z and has its free end provided with a concave under portionnormally resting on the shaft or axis K of the lever, between the leverand the support, so as to keep the said lever in place, but whensufficiently lifted or raised from said axis permits a sidewise movementof the lever on its shaft, so as to free it from contact with thesliding piece Y, and thereby allow the further lowering or the removalof the said sliding piece from the mold.

In the upper face of the section U of the mold are the recesses L forholding oil or other lubricating material, and the walls of the recess Vof the mold are of V shape adjacent to the nozzle S of the reservoir.

The operation of the machine is as follows: The various parts are sotimed that when the block Q is over the recessV of the mold, the slidingpiece Y being lowered, and the block Z with the face of the matrix Ragainst the mold the molten metal is forced from the reservoir in theusual and well-known manner of devices of this character into the saidrecess to form the body of the type. The ro-- tation of the shaft F,with the cam L operates the sliding bar H so that the inclined face Gbears against the roller F and as the latter rides on the said inclinedface, the block Z with the matrix R is removed from the mold, therebyfreeing or exposing the face end of the type. The rotation of the shaftF brings the cam G into contact with the stud B, operating the lever Z,so as to raise the sliding piece Y, and thereby lifting the newly-casttype in the recess V to the level of the top of the mold, where it isreceived in the recessed or shouldered portion P formed by a lowerportion of the front of the block Q and the lower front end of the armP, the arm P having been drawn back by the action of the le ver J Thefurther rotation of the shaft F brings the cam L in contact with the pinK of the lever J so as to advance the arm P, and with it the block Q sothat the latter ad vances the type on the mold over the plate T thefront edge of which keeping the type in alignment toand past the knivesor cutters X so that two opposite shoulders on one end of each type isrubbed by said cutters- At the same time that a type is raised from therecess V the cam L is also released from the pin K of the sliding bar Hso that the cam G3 no longer bears against the roller F and the block Zis moved by the spring G so that the matrix R is again brought incontact with the mold. The forward motion of the sliding bar H with thethereby the pusher.

pusher 0 moves the type that have been 0perated on by the cutters Xtoward the dresser D. As soon as the cam O is removed from the stud Bthe spring E draws the sliding piece Y downward, the said piece beinglimited or controlled in said movement by contact with the lever Z andthe adjusted position of the bolt F in the block G. The cam L is of suchshape as to hold the lever J and thereby the arm P, in position, so thatthe block Q is over the recess V during the time of the discharge of themolten metal into said recess from the reservoir K, after which itreleases the said lever, so that the said parts may be drawn back by theaction of the spring P lever M and rod N the contact of the cam L withthe arm Q insuring the initial or start of the said return movement. Atthe same time the spring M draws back the sliding bar H with the pusherC to its normal position. The parts are successively operated, as hereindescribed, so that type are antomatically cast, raised, and moved on themold one by one without any interference of the parts of the device orthe assistance of the workman. The slot D in the back plate I) is forthe purpose of permitting a closer approach of the lever J to the plate,the nut or head of the connecting-bolt of the rod N and the said levermoving during the working of the said lever in the said slot. The pusherO is connected to the bar H by means of a block N which is mounted onthe said bar and works in an opening in a side plate D and in a recessin the dresser-frame A A strong spring B connected to studs 0 and D onthe block and the bar, respectively,

causes the said block and bar to normally opcrate in unison. When it isrequired to stop the movement of the pusher without stopping the bar,the catch E is employed, the same consisting of a sliding pin movable inbosses on the under side of the bed 0 and having its inner end engagingin an opening N in the said block N so as to stop the movement of thesaid block, which is mounted on a. reduced or shouldered portion N ofsaid bar, and The front end of the block T is provided with a curved barF for guiding the type as they are dropped or passed downward from thesaid block T to the pusher. A curved arm G pivoted to the dresser-frameand held in place by a spring H closes one end of the type passage-wayat the front end of the block T The base portion B of the block Gisadjustable on the base 13, being movable on the rib. K on said base andhaving a slot L through which a clamping-screw M is passed into anopening in the rib. A binding-screw N prevents the screw M from turning.A screw V in the end of the lever Z binds the stud D in place therein.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is

1. In combination witha type-mold having a movable body-piece therein,an operatinglever adapted to bear against said body-piece,

and an adjustable stop with which said lever contacts for regulating thelength of movement of the said body-piece of the mold, consisting of ahollow block having a slot in one side, a pin movable in said block andprovided with a stud working in the said slot, a spring bearing againstsaid bolt, and a clam pingscrew for said bolt, substantially asdescribed.

2. In combination with a type-mold having a movable body-piece therein,an operatinglever adapted to raise said body-piece, a hollow blockhaving a slot in one side and a recess in the same side, forming ashoulder, a pin movable in said block and provided with a stud workingin the said slot and adapted to stop the downward movement of the saidlever, a metallic strip or pieceinterposed between said stud andshoulder, and a clamping-screw for said bolt, substantially asdescribed.

3. In combination with a type-mold having a movable body-piece therein,an operatinglever adapted to raise said body-piece, a hollow blockhaving a slot in one side and a recess in the same side, forming ashoulder, a pin in said block adapted to limit the downward movement ofsaid lever, a stud on said bolt working in said slot, 3. spring normallyraising said bolt, a strip of suitable material interposed between saidshoulder and stud, and a clamping-screw for said bolt, substantially asdescribed.

4. In a type-casting machine, a stationary mold having a recess therein,a body-piece vertically movable in said recess, an operating-leverprovided with a cushion adapted to contact with said movable body piece,a spring secured to said body-piece for automatically lowering the same,and an adjustable stop adapted to be in contact with said lever,limiting its downward movement, said parts being combined substantiallyas described.

5. In a type-casting machine, a mold having a sliding body-piece, thesliding arm P, with a longitudinal groove, the block Q in said arm andhaving a recessed portion on its under side for engaging the type, themovable piece S in said groove and provided with an inclined under faceon its front end, a spring secured to said piece P and bearing againstthe block Q and a binding-screw for said piece S, said parts beingcombined substantially as described.

6. In atype-casting machine, a mold having a recess therein, a movablebody-piece in said recess, the sliding arm P, with the depending blockQ, forming a top wall for the said recess, and the block (2*, adjustablein said arm and having a recessed under face for engaging the type, saidparts being combined substantially as described.

'7. In a type-casting machine, a mold with a movable body-piece therein,an arm with a block movable on said mold and adapted to form a top wallfor a recess therein, a block ITO I adjustable in said arm and having arecessed under face for engagement of the type, a reclprocating armmovable in ways on the bed of the machine and havinga stud projectingtherefrom, and a block secured on said stud and connected with saidfirst-mentioned arm, said parts being combined substantially asdescribed.

8. In a type-casting machine, a mold with a recess therein, a slidingbody-piece verti cally movable in said recess, the arm P, with dependingblock Q, movable on said mold, the block Q adjustable in said arm andhavlng a recessed under face to engage the type, and mechanism,substantially as described, connected with said arm for reciprocatingthe same, said parts being combined substantially as described.

9. In atype-casting machine, a mold having a movable body-piece therein,the arm P, with depending block Q, movable on said mold and forming atop Wall for a recess therein, the block Q held in said arm P and havinga recessed under face, a block Z, having a stud on which the arm P ismounted, an arm having a pin on which the block Z is secured, the springD attached to said block, and the pin E against which said spring isadapted to bear, said parts being combined substantially as described.

10. In a type-casting machine, a mold with a type-recess therein,mechanism, substantially as described, for lifting the type from saidrecess to the top of said mold, an arm for removing said type from saidmold, a supporting-block to which said arm is rotatingly attached, areciprocating arm on which the block is rotatingly mounted, and a springattached to said block for keeping said arms and block in line, saidparts being combined substantially as described.

11. In a type-casting machine, a mold having a movable body-piecetherein, the arm P, with depending blocks Q and Q the latter having arecessed under face, the block Z, with the stud Y, the reciprocating armB movable in ways on the frame of the machine and provided with the pinA on which the block Z is adapted to turn, and the spring D secured tothe said block and bearing against a pin or projection on the frame ofthe machine, said parts beingcombined substantially as described.

12. In a type-casting machine,a mold having a movable body-piece, thereciprocating arm P, having an inclined upper portion at its front endand provided with the depending block Q and the adjustable block Q", thelatter having a recessed under face adapted to engage the type, thewedge T with inclined under surface, and the downwardly-springpressedroller P said parts being combined substantially as described.

13. In a type-casting machine, a mold having a movable body-piece, areciprocating arm having an inclined portion on its upper face near itsfront end and provided with a block for covering a recess in said mold,a block held by said arm and adapted to engage and move the type when onthe mold, a wedge supported on the frame of the machine and adapted toengage the inclined face of said arm, and a roller adapted to bear onsaid arm, said parts being combined substantially as described.

14. In a type-casting machine, a mold having a recess therein and amovable piece for removing the type from said recess, a reciprocatingarm having an inclined portion on its upper face near its front end andprovided with a block for covering said recess and'a block for movingthe type on said mold, a wedge adapted to engage said inclined face, anda spring-pressed roller bearing down wardly against said arm, and acam-lever for lifting said roller, said parts being combinedsubstantially as described.

15. In a type-casting machine, a frame, a mold having a movablebody-piece therein, the arm P, with the depending block Q, adapted tocover a recess in said mold, the type-removing block Q in said arm, areciprocating arm movable in ways on the frame and having a dependinglug, mechanism connecting said arms, a lover, a block pivoted to saidlug and located in a recess in said lever, and a driving-shaft with acam thereon operating said lever, said parts being combinedsubstantially as described.

16. A frame, a mold with a'recess therein and a body-piece movable insaid recess, an arm with means connected therewith for covering saidrecess and for engaging said type 011 said mold, mechanism, including alever, connected with said arm for advancing the same, and a leverpivoted to the frame and connected by a rod with said operating-leverand by a spring with the frame for withdrawing the type-moving arm, saidparts being combined substantially as described.

17. A frame, a mold with a type-recess therein and a body-piece movablein said recess, an arm with means connected therewith for covering saidrecess and for engaging the type when on the top of the mold, mechanism,including a lever, connected with said arm for advancing the same, andmechanism, including a lever, connected with said lever of the advancinmechanism for withdrawing said arm,said leverof the withdrawingmechanism having a projecting arm adapted to be engaged by a cam on thedriving-shaft of the machine, said parts being combined substantially asdescribed.

18. In a type-casting machine, a frame, a mold having a type-recesstherein, and a bodypiece vertically movable in said recess, a blockmovable on a track on said frame to and from said mold, the arm U withstem adjustably fitted in said block and a projecting portion W a holderhaving a vertical adjustment in said arm by means of a dovetailconnection and provided with a horizontal recess extending across oneend thereof, a matrix fitted in said recess, and clamping-screws in saidholder and projecting portion for said matrix, said parts being combinedsubstantially as described.

19. In a type-casting machine, a frame, a mold having a movablebody-piece, with operating means for raising the type to the top of themold, a reciprocating arm with the block Q, forminga top wall for thetype-recess, and the adjustable block Q", with shoulder P", and anadjustable support provided with cutters for rubbing the shoulders onopposite sides of the face end of the type, substantially as described.

20. In a type-casting machine, a frame, a mold with a movable body-piecetherein, an oscillating lever for raising said body-piece journaled on acylindrical pivot, and a latch pivoted to one side of said lever andhaving a recessed face on its free end, adapted to rest on the pivot ofsaid oscillating lever, said parts being combined substantially asdescribed.

21. In a type-casting machine, a frame, a mold with a recess therein, avertically-movable body-piece in said recess, a reciprocating arm withthe blocks Q, and Q connected therewith, the latter block for advancingthe type on the mold, and a spring-actuated plate in the frame inadvance of the mold, having its front edge normally raised, said partsbeing combined substantially as described.

22. In a type-casting machine, a pusher, a connecting-block, a slidingbar on which said block is mounted, a spring" connecting said block andbar, and a bolt workingin hangers on the machine-frame and with an endadapted to engage in a recess in said block, said parts being combinedsubstantially as described.

THOMAS K. HINSIIILLWOOD.

\Vitnesses:

ROBT. Arron, JOHN A. WIEDERSHEIM,

